What is the cheapest way to get from Penzance to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Ostend is to bus which costs €55 - €130 and takes 18h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penzance to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h 42m and costs €140 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Albert Pier Road and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Ostende via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Penzance to Ostend?

The distance between Penzance and Ostend is 977 km.

How do I travel from Penzance to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Penzance to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 9h 58m and costs €180 - €470.

How long does it take to get from Penzance to Ostend?

It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Penzance to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Ostend bus from?

Penzance to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Albert Pier Road station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Ostend train from?

Penzance to Ostend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Ostend?

The best way to get from Penzance to Ostend is to train which takes 9h 58m and costs €180 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 18h 48m.

Where does the Penzance to Ostend bus arrive?

Penzance to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Penzance and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Penzance. It is currently 12:00 AM in Penzance and 1:00 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Penzance to Ostend train arrive?

Penzance to Ostend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Penzance to Ostend?

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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Penzance to Ostend - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Penzance to Ostend by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
9h 58m
€185–469
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to London VictoriaUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
18h 48m
€55–127
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to London PaddingtonPenzance - London Paddington
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
15h 20m
€132–222
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Penzance to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
7h 34m
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Brussels Airport (BRU)NQY - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
10h 59m
€125–353
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals504 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
20h 8m
€63–141
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Penzance to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
8h 42m
€149–212
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)NQY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
12h 36m
€162–483
Train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EXT - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
11h 11m
€173–580

Penzance to Ostend by train, bus, and foot

68Weekly Services

15h 20mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 976.8 km
Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Penzance to Ostende via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert Pier Road to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 18h 48m.

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